Residential building Kluskus 1, Canada

The project

In British Columbia in Western Canada, a residential building with a flat wooden floor slab was built. The project aims to create affordable and ecological living space in the Canadian reserves of the Fist Nation. The use of wood as the main material throughout the structure not only supports the sustainable use of natural resources, but also reflects the First Nation's traditional building methods and respect for nature. The home is not only cost-efficient and environmentally friendly, but also offers a sustainable way of life. The project comprises a 1-bedroom apartment with a passive house standard (1-DEN) on an area of approx. 74 m². The building was divided into two prefabricated modular units and installed on site in just one week. Thanks to the precise prefabrication, it was possible to combine a fast construction time with the highest quality of workmanship.

The Challenge

The remote location of the property—three hours from the nearest town—posed a challenge for the project. This required precise logistics and planning. During construction, the focus was on the exact positioning of the modules. They were placed on the wooden foundation slab with millimeter precision, ensuring a flawless installation. The adjacent lakeshore is at least 15 feet lower than the construction site. This does not affect the wooden foundation slab, ensuring long-term structural stability.

Construction data

1-room apartment in passive house standard

Construction costs

No details of the total construction costs are communicated.

Client

Kluskus Indian Band

Timber construction

Paradigm Building Solutions Ltd, V0E 2S0 Revelstoke

Civil engineer

Timberengineering.ca, V5T 1G7 Vancouver

GU/TU

FPInnovations, V6T 1Z4 Vancouver

Photography

Timbase AG